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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.66, 8,193.48 and 2,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.66, 8,193.48 and 2,346.70 is: 3,518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.66 : 8,193.48 = 2,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.66/8,193.48 = 2,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.66x = 8,193.48 × 2,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.66x = 19,227,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227,639.52/5,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.54

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